I'm considering going into Navy OCS after finishing college. Are officers subject to HYT?

PO2 Randall Mitchell — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:15:40 -0500

Response by SSG Mark Franzen made Feb 17 at 2017 12:35 AM

SSG Mark Franzen — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:35:30 -0500

Is there reason that you would choose that Branch of Service? My son went to OCS and Got through it and Got Honor Grad and made 1st LT and he had started off as a Enlisted and made it all the way to Captain and he is retiring after 20 years. He was in the army

Response by SN Greg Wright made Feb 17 at 2017 12:43 AM

SN Greg Wright — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:43:25 -0500

I'm sure they are, but talk to an officer recruiter for the current definitive answer.

Response by SFC George Smith made Feb 17 at 2017 12:45 AM

SFC George Smith — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:45:36 -0500

Is there a reason for OCS and Not ROTC... which will help with the cost of Collage...

Response by Col Joseph Lenertz made Feb 17 at 2017 7:34 AM

Col Joseph Lenertz — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 07:34:51 -0500

It does depend on branch of service and the state of your own year group as you approach 20 years, but traditionally Majors/LCdrs are allowed to extend their typical 18 to allow a 20 year retirement. Lt Cols/Cdrs to 22 years, Cols/Captains to 26 (or more depending on position/AFSC/MOS), and if you get a star they have you as long as they want, unless you get fired.

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2017 7:37 AM

ENS Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 07:37:28 -0500

Yes, read the following link but essentially if you don't screen for promotion you are force retired. If you are over 20 years of service it's just like regularly retiring. This times out to approximately 10 years as a LT, 20 years for LCDR, and 30 for CDR and CAPT. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/6383

10 U.S. Code § 6383 - Regular Navy and Regular Marine Corps; officers designated for limited...

Aug. 7, 1947, ch. 512, §312(h) (as applicable to officers designated for limited duty who fail of selection less provisos), 61 Stat. 860.

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Feb 17 at 2017 8:06 AM

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:06:14 -0500

Yes they are, but as Col Joseph Lenertz points out a lot depends on your branch and its needs. Hard to say now what the situation will be in 15-20 years when the issue will be of concern to you. The years Col Lenertz point out are less than when I was on AD, so obviously things can change. I have to question why you are even asking this question when only considering OCS. At this point you should be concerned with being accepted, getting commissioned and then making your promotions on time with your year group.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Feb 17 at 2017 1:25 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 13:25:38 -0500

It's pretty much an up or out thing under DOPMA. I got caught up in the "readjustment" for YG-71/72 which meant I had a promotion opportunity of 13% to O-4, hence was put out at the 11 year mark. I finished my time on the reserve side. I sat a number of continuation boards wherein O-4s are looked at to be allowed to make their 20 on AD and then out. It's not a slam dunk either given designators, slots, etc. Remember, these O-4s are FOS for O-5, hence they don't want them squatting on good billets that future zoning O-4s should get. It's an interesting ouija board process. O-5s that are FOS to O-6 are retained to 20 or otherwise gone after 2 FOS if already over 20. That affects a number of mustangs at the O-4/5 range.